Attending NERC? We hope you are! In the morning you’ll have the opportunity to choose one of these informative sessions presented by professionals in the International Education field. Check out the “Schedule” page for what else the day will bring!

1) “Postgraduate Opportunities Here and Abroad”
This session will explore graduate school opportunities overseas, the prestigious Fulbright Grant, as well as domestic graduate programs in Int’l Education. Speakers include Rebecca Bacon (Colleges of the Fenway); Nora Larkin (CAPA); and Joe Stanley (Simmons)

2) “I took the leap. Went Abroad. It was AMAZING. So now what?”
Presenters will facilitate a discussion on how study abroad returnees can “keep the experience alive” by engaging in international experiences in their circles of influence – both on campus and in their local communities. Presenters offer a range of perspectives on international involvement – from student to administrator, private college to public university, and small town to large city. Attendees will walk away from the session with tangible ideas on ways they can be involved – in meaningful ways – after they return from study abroad. Speakers include Andrea Haynes (ISA); Dena Navarroli (Western New England University); and Darcy Palmer (Bridgewater State University).

3) “Employment and Internship Opportunities Abroad for New Graduates”
This workshop will introduce students to professional opportunities abroad in the form of long-term employment and paid and unpaid internships. The session will help students navigate the resources available to them in selecting and pursuing jobs and internships overseas by helping students articulate their goals for working/interning abroad. This self-reflection will assist students in narrowing their scope and determining whether or not pursuing professional opportunities abroad is appropriate based on their goals. Speakers include Rebecca James (CEA) and Ben Pollok (CET).

It is our pleasure to announce that this year’s Plenary Speaker is Aman Ali, an award winning storyteller and one of the most popular social media personalities in the Muslim community. He is recognized for being the co-creator of the social media phenomenon 30 Mosques in 30 Days, a 25,000 mile road trip he took to all 50 states in the U.S. with the mission of telling groundbreaking and profound stories about Muslims in America.

Just over a week until the big day and we’re psyched! A quick reminder: PHOTO CONTEST VOTING WILL END TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 5PM. The top 5 most liked photos will be printed and be voted on at the Returnee Conference. Good luck to all photographers! Vote here: https://www.facebook.com/returneeconference

All of the photos for the 2014 photo contest have been entered, please go to our Facebook page to vote by “liking” for your favorites: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.620809521306807.1073741826.184607514927012&type=1. The semi-finalists, determined by the number of “likes” will be put on display at the Conference on Saturday, February 22nd at Babson College. There, the re-entry conference participants will be able to place a final vote to decide on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.